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Monday, May 28, 2012

NPower
Technology Service Corps, a free 22 week IT training program for young
adults, ages 18-25 years old, with High School Diplomas or GEDS is
currently recruiting for the next cycle, which starts in mid-July.
NPower
Technology Service Corps provides 17 weeks of IT training, covering
topics such as troubleshooting, PC configuration, hardware, software
applications, network administration and security. After completion of
the 17 weeks, students are linked with paid, 5 week internships at
non-profit or corporate companies. They also provide students with the
opportunity to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam for free. In
addition to IT training and internships, they have guest speakers that
conduct professional workshops related to job readiness, networking,
professional development, and self-marketing. Students also go on site
visits to corporations such as Avaya, UBS, and Accenture. Many students
who complete the program obtain employment in entry level IT positions.
NPower
Technology Service Corps has two locations: one in Harlem and one in
downtown Brooklyn. Applicants can choose to apply for the 9AM-1PM or the
2 PM-6PM class schedules.
If you know anyone who would be
interested, they can contact me at 212-235-2008 ext. 400 or via email at
Josephine.lew@npower.org.
NPower NY-Technology Service Corps Harlem240 E 123rd street 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10035212-235-2008 ext. 400Josephine.lew@npower.org

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